targe

targe is a shield or weapon type.

Also recorded as target.

Overview

Catalogue entries for arms and armour state maker, marks, mechanism and, where relevant, licensing. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

shield used by European infantry troops from the 13th to 16th centuries

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Targe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q2119869: targe
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